Area Manager
Dundee
Salary: £37,000
Hours: Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week.
We are seeking an experienced Manager with a background in light vehicle maintenance and repair to join our team in Dundee. You will play a crucial role in overseeing the efficient operation of our stores and repair centres in Dundee.
• £35,000 - £37,000 per annum
• Average uncapped bonus of £10,800 per year (with potential to earn more)
• 5 days a week
• Earn extra with our refer a friend scheme – T&C’s Apply.
Benefits Include
5.6 weeks’ annual leave
Up to 50% off garage bills in our Autocentres and 25% off most our Halfords products in our retail stores
Discounts on everything from groceries, shopping, insurance, days out, restaurants and more
Family & Friends Discount Events
Opportunity to buy a Trade Price Bike & enrol in the Cycle to Work Scheme
Financial planning support via Wagestream - access up to 30% of your salary in advance
GP Access, 364 days a year, 24 hours a day
Join the Share save scheme with a 20% discount on shares
Health Cash Plan – to access wellbeing services and claim back healthcare costs
Pension Scheme & Life Assurance
You will be given every opportunity to progress your career at Halfords. This includes access to hybrid training plus the ATA & MOT Tester Qualifications too.
Skills and experience
- Fantastic leadership and team management skills within the automotive or similar industry
- Experience delivering high customer satisfaction and displaying effective management.
- Engaging and motivational, coaching-based approach to team development and able to provide in the moment training.
- Experience of meeting compliance standards across Health and Safety
- Experienced with high sales turnover and managing KPI’s
- Excellent communication skills, verbally and written.
- IT Proficient, with the willingness to learn in-house systems.
- Good time management
- A current valid driving licence
Key Responsibilities
• Workshop Management: Lead the daily operations, ensuring high levels of efficiency and productivity in the servicing and repair of cars and vans.
• Budget & Cost Control: Manage budgets and control costs, ensuring financial efficiency.
• Health & Safety Compliance: Enforce rigorous health and safety standards within the workshop.
• Customer Relations: Develop and maintain strong relationships with customers, ensuring effective fleet maintenance.
• Workload Planning: Plan and schedule workloads
• Invoicing Systems: Oversee and ensure the effective operation of invoicing systems.
Qualifications & Experience
• Managerial Experience: Previous experience managing a workshop, particularly with LCVs and Light Vehicles.
• Leadership Skills: Strong team leadership and management abilities.
• Communication Skills: Excellent organisational, prioritisation, and communication skills.
• IT Skills: Proficient in IT, with the ability to manage invoicing and other digital systems.
• Preferred: Category C or C&E driving license (preferred but not mandatory).
We are looking for someone who is flexible, adaptable, and ready to lead a dynamic team. If you have the relevant experience and are passionate about driving success in a fast-paced environment, we would love to hear from you.
Octane Recruitment
Consultant – MICHAEL ROGERS
VTNTH
Octane Recruitment are a leading Recruitment agency specialising in Automotive, Motor trade, Engineering, OEM and various related industries.
We are recruiting across the UK for Vehicle Technician, Vehicle Mechanic, Commercial Vehicle Technician, Diagnostic Technician, Senior Technician, Master Technician, Mobile Vehicle Technician, PDI Technician, Prep Technician, MOT Tester, Fast Fit Technician, LCV Technician, Light Commercial Technician, HGV Technician, Bus Technician, LGV Technician, HGV Engineer, HGV Mechanic, HGV Fitter.
Octane Recruitment cover a variety of different sectors including Technical, Mechanical, Engineering, Sales, Service, Aftersales, Bodyshop, Fleet & Rental Management, Accounts, Finance, Marketing, & Payroll, Managerial, Logistics, Parts, Administration, Call Centre / Contact Centre, Senior Appointments, Head Office Positions and Confidential Appointments.